Cryptic crossword clue
Sign lost from pound sterling — nasty trick! 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word UNDERPLOT

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The straight part
We know that "trick/trick" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case trick/trick = underplot.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UNDERPLOT mean?

UNDERPLOT noun
  1. A subplot; a plot that is not the main plot of a story.
  2. A secret scheme or trick.

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